OVERVIEW: This Forklift Truck qualification structure specifies the combination of units that need to be achieved for the individual to be awarded the qualification; competence in preparing and operating telescopic handlers, sideloader forklifts, rough terrain masted forklifts, reach trucks or industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace

CPCS Blue Card

NPORS Blue Card

The CPCS/NPORS Red Trained Operator card is valid for 2 years, during which time you are required to undertake the relevant plant NVQ to upgrade to the Blue Competent Operator Card. On completion of your NVQ qualification, along with passing the relevant CPCS/NPORS tests and the CITB HS&E test (within the last 2 years), you will be able to apply for the Blue CPCS/NPORS card.

L2 NVQ Certificate in Plant Operations (Construction) - Forklift Trucks

Minimum Credit Value: 21 Reference: 601/4999/1

To achieve this qualification a minimum of 21 credits need to be attained. This comprises the 2 mandatory units plus 1 unit from the optional unit group.

Mandatory Units - Credit Value: 5 | Units Required: 2

Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace - credits 3 | Level 2

Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace - credits 2 | Level 1

Optional Units - Credit Value: 16 | Units Required: 1

Preparing and operating telescopic handlers to lift and transfer in the workplace - credits 25 | Level 2

Preparing and operating sideloader forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace - credits 16 | Level 2

Preparing and operating rough terrain masted forklifts to lift and transfer loads in the workplace - credits 18 | Level 2

Preparing and operating reach trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace - credits 16 | Level 2

Preparing and operating industrial forklift trucks to lift and transfer loads in the workplace - credits 16 | Level 2